Marshall Almarode shares an incredible testimony of God’s providence and guidance in rescuing a family from the grip of Warren Jeffs’ polygamy group. This story demonstrates how God orchestrates events in ways we often cannot predict, showing that His power and wisdom are beyond human understanding. “For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the LORD” (Isaiah 55:8–9).
One Scripture Marshall often references in his ministry is Luke 14:26: “If anyone comes to Me, and does not hate his own father and mother and wife and children and brothers and sisters, yes, and even his own life, he cannot be My disciple.” While the word “hate” is shocking to some, Marshall explains that Jesus calls His followers to love Him above all else — even family ties that conflict with faith. Following Christ may require difficult choices, but it is through these choices that God works to bring freedom and salvation.
Marshall’s own journey began with a single purchase — the 1830 edition of the Book of Mormon — which became the foundation of his now-extensive library of materials used to witness to Mormons and other groups. This one book sparked years of study, preparation, and ultimately, ministry.
In one remarkable instance, a father and his four children came to stay with Marshall and his wife for a short time. During their stay, Marshall took every opportunity to witness to each family member personally. One day, one of the children noticed a phone number written on Marshall’s garage wall. To everyone’s surprise, that number belonged to a person the family knew — someone who had expressed interest in seeing Marshall’s library. Through what seemed like a coincidence, God opened the door for further influence and connection. As Proverbs 16:9 reminds us, “A man’s heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.”
This story is a powerful example of how God works in mysterious ways. Even the smallest acts — writing a number on a wall, showing a book, offering hospitality — can be part of His divine plan to bring people to freedom in Christ. As Marshall witnessed, “We know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose” (Romans 8:28).
It’s a testimony of faith, patience, and God’s providence — reminding believers that no situation is too complex or too entrenched for God to intervene.
